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Y173 EGP

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,346 mi
Last recorded117,346 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 EGP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 117,346 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 115,750 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil on minimum

engine warning light on

offside front tyre has damage wall and worn

Fail 31 Mar 2014 110,656 miles

E M L on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 110,656 miles

E M L on

Pass 13 Nov 2012 102,529 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 100,410 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 97,625 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 89,473 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 83,839 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 76,293 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 69,096 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 62,514 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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Y173 EGP is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 94,621 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y173 EGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y173 EGP registered?

Y173 EGP is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y173 EGP safe to buy?

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